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General NewsNoto Mission Becomes Japan SDF’s Longest Quake Response Project
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A mission taken up by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces in response to the Jan. 1 ...
June 23, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Arrive in U.K. for State Visit; Couple to Visit Oxford University
LONDON - The Emperor and Empress arrived in the United Kingdom on Saturday evening.
...June 23, 2024
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Social SeriesEmperor’s Role in Japan-U.K. Ties / Long-standing Bilateral Relationship Woven by Imperial Family, Royal Family; Strength of Bond Demonstrated with Reconciliation after WWII
While he was studying in the United Kingdom, the Emperor learned how a British monarch should beh...
June 23, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentOrgan Transplant Data for Japan’s Hospitals To Be Disclosed by Health Ministry; Database in Development to Give Patients More Information
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced that they would disclose information about t...
June 23, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Kishida Faces Rough Road Ahead in Bid to Remain as Party Head; Maneuvering Begins for LDP Presidential Election in September
With the current ordinary Diet session effectively ending on Friday, maneuvering for this fall’s ...
June 22, 2024
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RugbyEngland Wins 52-17 in the Visitors’ First Official Rugby Test Match in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — England's stop in Tokyo on its way to a two-test rugby tour of New Zealand was no co...
June 22, 2024
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General NewsJAL Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Aomori Airport Due to Engine Trouble; No Injuries Reported
Japan Airlines Flight 2154, which took off from Aomori Airport at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, bound fo...
June 22, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Depart for U.K.; State Banquet, Trip to Alma Mater Scheduled
The Emperor and Empress departed for the United Kingdom on Saturday to make an official visit.
June 22, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentCabinet Approves 3 Key Economic Plans; Aims to Create Stability Amid Population Decline, Break Free of Deflation
The government on Friday approved three key economic plans: the Basic Policy on Economic and Fisc...
June 22, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialImperial Couple’s Visit to Britain: Hoping for Trip to Memorable Place to Deepen Goodwill
The Japanese Imperial family has a long history of warm friendship with the British royal family....
June 22, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ordinary Diet Session Closes: Despite Success in Passing Bills, Distrust in Politics Remains
Although important bills submitted by the government were passed smoothly, the “politics and mone...
June 22, 2024
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Travel SpotsKochi: Popular Creepy Characters Sing, Dance for Disaster Prevention
KOCHI — Harima and Yabashi, mascot characters that promote the famous Harimaya Bridge in Kochi, f...
June 22, 2024
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Washington PostBiden Settles on a Message against Trump: He’s even Worse than Before
President Biden quietly revealed his campaign’s master strategy to defeat Donald Trump last month...
June 22, 2024
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Washington PostU.S. restrictions Put Key Russian Air Bases out of Firing Range, Officials Say
KHARKIV, Ukraine - A new U.S. policy allowing Ukraine to fire certain American weapons at Russian...
June 22, 2024
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Washington PostSupreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that prevents people who are subject to domestic...
June 22, 2024